Definition of overstepnext
as in to exceed
to go beyond the limit of the principal overstepped her authority in ordering everyone to remain in the unheated school

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Recent Examples of overstep Federal judges blocked that effort in June 2026, saying the Education Department was overstepping its statutory authority, but the department has appealed. — Maya Benjamin,dan Avery, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 In the former case, the government has set out some specific parameters that the broadcasters cannot overstep, which are understood by all and are not ultimately about any political slant of the speech. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026 Now in retirement, Wakefield remains a man who isn’t afraid to speak plainly but also won’t overstep in areas outside of his purview. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 Chan was the subject of backlash in the Enhypen fan community after she was accused of overstepping boundaries while attending a concert in July. — Moises Mendez Ii, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overstep
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  • With annual revenues that can exceed hundreds of billions of dollars, these financial dynasties have made their mark both nationwide and across the globe.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In-store shopping generally exceeds online in every state except Maryland and New York, where online is the narrow leader.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
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  • Supporters collected more than 1 million petition signatures in support of the measure, surpassing the 874,641 needed to qualify.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Just over 24 hours after its release, Panteón Rococó’s Tiny Desk session had already surpassed 1 million views on YouTube.
    — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Overstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstep. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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